Clean diapers (disposable or cloth)

For babies under one month or with diaper rash, you'll need cotton balls and warm water along with a dry wash cloth. For other babies, diaper wipes are fine.

Optional:

Ointment to help get rid of diaper rash

Cornstarch to absorb wetness, which can lead to diaper rash

Five to ten minutes

2torial #0588: Learn2 Change a Diaper Not Again!!! During the early months of infancy, diaper changing can take place as often as hourly during a baby's waking hours. Frequent changing and care will help prevent diaper rash. Make sure you have everything you need accessible on the changing table or in the diaper bag. Step 1